The Oxford Handbook of Archaeology [Hardcover]

Archaeology is a vast subject--it is the study of human society everywhere in the world, from distant human origins 3-4 million years ago up to the present day.The Oxford Handbook of Archaeologybrings together 35 authors--all specialists in their own fields--to explain what archaeology is really about. This is one of the most comprehensive treatments of the subject and of the key debates ever attempted. It is designed to open up the world of archaeology to non-specialists and to provide an essential starting point for those who want to pursue particular topics in more depth.

Introduction,Barry Cunliffe
1. The Name and Nature of Archaeology
The discipline of archaeology,Kristian Kristiansen
The formative century, 1860-1960,Robin Boast
The theoretical scene, 1960-2000,Matthew H. Johnson
Into the future,Andy Jones
Technologies,Marcia-Anne Dobres
2. Tools of the Trade
Measuring the passage of time, achievements and challenges in archaeological dating,A. M. Pollard
Human activity in a spatial context,Gary Lock
Data collection by excavation,Roger White
Mastering materials,M. S. Tite
3. Early Humans
The nature of humanness,Jonathan Marks
Early hominids,Nicholas Toth & Kathy Schick
The emergence of Home sapiens sapiens,William Davies
The Neanderthals,Paul Pettitt
Peopling the world,Steven Mithen
4. Strategies for Survival
Hunters and gatherers,Peter Mitchell
Early farming and domestication,Graeme Barker
Studying diet,Robert Hedges
5. Complex Societies and the Formation of Early States
Cultural complexity,Ian Morris
Trade and interaction,Robin Skeates
China: state formation and urbanization,Li Liu
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